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Sync BFHS's calendar to your OUTLOOK

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:15:44 -0500

Now that the school's online calendar is interactive (provided by Google), you now have many options to sync or link your personal calendar (google, outlook or other) and school calendar!
Here's the Google Calendar Sync Help info to do so (note there are many different options).

School to reopen MONDAY

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:20:00 -0500

Benjamin Franklin High School will reopen
MONDAY September 8th, 2008
The school sustained only minor damage to the exterior, power has been restored, and food is being delivered (cafeteria) over the weekend.

Keep a weather eye on IKE.

Stay Safe Everyone

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:30:00 -0500

Stay safe.

Facebook group:
Facebook group for staying in touch

Gustav:

Hanna:

Ike

Josephine

Volunteer Opportunities -- Please Participate!

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0500

Judy Zanchi is the new Volunteer Chair for our BFHSA and she's hoping you'll let her know how you think you can help this coming school year. Attached is a form that may trigger your thoughts about how you might be able to "plug-in" to this fantastic school. Please complete it and return it to Judy as noted on the form.

Continue Reading for Special August Volunteer Opportunities:

New CEO/Principal Named by AAEE Board

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:10:00 -0500

Benjamin Franklin High School's governing board, Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc. (AAEE), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Timothy G. Rusnak as the new Principal/CEO effective July 1, 2008.
Read more on BFHS Website

URGENT! Gifted/talented IEP Conferences for 08/09

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:30:00 -0500

Urgent News from Dr. Hightower: Look for the student information paperwork that was sent home today.

2008 Graduation Information

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:10:00 -0500

BFHS 2008 GRADUATION INFORMATION

Click here to see complete info.

Comedy Show - May 10 8-10pm

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:50:00 -0500

Benjamin Franklin High School is hosting a comedy show on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 8:00 PM 10:00 PM in the school auditorium. There will be three stand-up comedians performing, including Franklin's own, Kenneth LaFrance, as well as Mike Strecker and an opening comedian. Material will be PG-13.

Parent Voices

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0500

Repost of an email from Sue Jernigan - Ben Franklin High School Association - Development VP

Hi everyone:

As the year winds down, I want to remind us that we are an important part of the BFHS community.

It is incumbent upon every parent to participate in whatever manner is feasible. The Parents Association has Board vacancies. If you can, agree to serve. If not, then at least come to the meetings. It is one of the ways that we are able to foster discussion, and there is always great information.

Have you wondered why there is no furniture in the library? Come to a meeting! It is not because someone at our school did not do what they were supposed to, and it is not because we like having an empty library. Our administration is doing everything possible to get this fixed. Come find out what is causing the delay, and find out what you can do to help. This is just an example. Great schools exist because of great students, great faculty, and involved parents.

If you learn of a policy or action at school that you don't agree with, or if you want to know more, SPEAK UP! The principal will not know your thoughts unless you voice them. E-mail is a great tool. If we don't communicate then we are part of a problem, and I believe we all want to be part of a solution. For example:if you think that certain courses should be taught, or believe that the elimination of a course should not occur. please let the administration know, and ask why or why not. As talented as they are, the faculty and administration are not mind readers.

We must all be responsive to surveys and requests for comments, and we should try to participate in all of the information forums that are scheduled. If you were able to meet the candidates for principal, make sure you turn in your comment sheets. If you think that a faculty or staff member is exceptionally wonderful, then say so! Our questions matter and our opinions matter. Make better communication happen, and don't stop. This is a problem that needs solving, but, at the very least, make sure your messages are delivered. They care.

My experience with BFHS has been amazing. I have gotten to know remarkable educators, amazing parents, and students that surely are unsurpassed, anywhere. Sometimes it has been frustrating, and sometimes the best laid plans go awry, but, nonetheless, I would do it again, but better. We are all imperfect volunteers,or at least I am, but we have to give what we can and provide energy and feedback to enable our leaders to make it happen.

Finally, I want to communicate my appreciation to all of you who have worked so hard to make BFHS what it is, and who continue to work to ensure its fabulous future. Thank you to all of the staff who go above and beyond, staying late and arriving early and always pitching in, and to all of the parents and grandparents who donate their most precious asset.

I can't believe I'm graduating!

Sue Jernigan
BFHSA - Development Director

Missing posts

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0500

If you are making posts in the INFO section and they are not showing up, please send me an email.

Our counter for pending messages indicate 31 pending messages in the INFO section. Unfortunately, I can not find them.

NEVER MIND. I FOUND THEM. THEY WERE ALL SPAM, SO THEY WERE GOING INTO THE 'APPROVAL NEEDED' BOX.

Nicholas James
nicholas_james@comcast.net